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What Is The Best Dog Food For German Shepherds?

So when choosing the right dog food for German shepherds you need to find one that will keep their energy fueled while also promoting healthy brain growth and development. Most German Shepherds will need an average of about 1600 calories a day on average, but older may only need closer to 1200 due to a drop in their energy levels.

Best Dog Food For German Shepherds

When looking for the right dog food to feed your German Shepherd, there are some key ingredients you want to consider the food containing. Since German Shepherds are highly active dogs they will fair well with food that is rich in beef and leafy greens. Grains and wheat-based carbohydrates are also optimal for German Shepherd breeds. Look for dog foods that contain barley or oats. Fiber-rich dog foods for German Shepherds is also recommended. Since most German Shepherds have smaller colons, it can be difficult for them to absorb the necessary nutrients they need. A fiber-rich diet will help them absorb the nutrients they need.

Protein content

The optimal dog food for German Shepherds will contain close to 22% of protein. Because of their high energy and active mature protein is vital to their health Not only will the increased protein keep them well energized it will also promote healthy and strong bones and organs. Avoid any products that contain high corn syrup. This ingredient is often added as a filler and can be extremely harmful to any dog. While you want dog food to contain a good source of protein, you also need to be cautious of the excess fat. Too much fat in your German Shepherd’s diet can be harmful and can cause skin irritations. The fat content in any dog food for German Shepherd should be around 5-8%.

Provide frequent, but small meals

To reduce bloating in your German Shepherd – which can lead to a number of other medical issues – you want to break their meals up into smaller and more frequent servings. You also want to do your best to avoid letting them become too active just after eating. Dogs – especially the larger breeds – can have a twisted stomach and this can prevent gasses from escaping. This can actually become fatal.

German Shepherds are also prone to hip problems, although this can not be completely prevented. The right dog food can help limit theses issues. The dog food should also come packed with an excellent source of glucosamine and chondroitin. These items will help keep their various joints and cartilage healthy.

Always consider your dog’s age and activity level when choosing the right dog food for them. Each dog can have different dietary needs – even if they are the same breed.

Mineral Depletion In Post Glacial Soils

THE MINERAL DEPLETION OF POST GLACIAL SOIL

Feeding the soil with minerals, to the Organic vegetable gardener, usually means putting waste organic matter, (stems, stalks & leaves which we did not eat), back into the soil. But, if the vegetable matter is grown in mineral-poor ground, what does this ultimately mean for the long term future of our soils and subsequent crops?

HOW DID MINERALS GET INTO THE SOIL?

When the last Ice Age receded, leaving behind the ground down remains of rocks, decaying animal & vegetable matter slowly combined with it over the millenia to produce humus and soil rich in minerals. We are at the end of an interglacial period and these minerals in the soil have been slowly used up, resulting in present day mineral depletion levels averaging 70% over the last 50 years alone. Delta land, fed by rivers, makes exceedingly fertile farming land because the minerals washed down from the mountains or hinterland are continuously replenishing minerals taken up by plants. Of course, meats are also affected since the animals are fed on mineral defficient crops. Ask any farmer why he feeds his animals supplements, if their grazing/silage is supposed to be satisfactory, and he will probably say ‘Because the animals need it’. Farmers are not usually inclined to spend money without reason!

WARNING BELLS.

As far back as 1894 Dr. Julius Hensel wrote ‘Bread from Stones’, the first book on this subject. He argued that plants grown on mineralised soils were stronger and more nutritious and that the increasing power of the fertiliser industry was masking mineral deficiencies. A chiropractor, David Thomas, recently carried out a review on data published by the MRC (Medical Research Council), The Min. of Ag. & Fisheries, and by two authors of the Royal Society of Chemistry – R.A.McCance & E.M.Widdowson. The review is called ‘A Study of the mineral depletion of the foods available to us a a nation over the period 1940 to 1991’. Anyone interested in further details might like to look atwww.organicgarden.org.uk/min_dep_report.pdf

The conclusions from this report make grim reading: 39% sodium, 72% copper, 59% zinc (crucial to people’s behaviour & attentivness), etc. etc., all losses during the short period 1971-1991.

Should we be eating 50 pieces of fruit & veg daily, instead of the 5 as officially recommended! As this is government-produced information, why are we not being informed of the dire state of our soils? Although we appear to be eating more than enough quantities of macro-nutrients (Fats, carbohydrates & protein) no-one mentions the vital micro-nutrients (minerals & trace elements) that are vital to our physical & mental health. Please don’t get me wrong; no-one with non-addictive habits in the Western world is dying from vitamin or mineral deficiency; R.D.A. levels are calculated to prevent deficiency diseases. The real questions are ‘what is required for optimal health?’ and ‘what is optimal health?’

SOLUTIONS.

Gardener & journalist Colin Shaw, writing in The Organic Way magazine (the formerly-named Henry Doubleday Research Association, of Ryton on Dunsmore) was impressed by the quality of vegetables, grown on very thin soil over a rocky base on a wind-swept barren Scottish hillside, at The SEER Center, Pitlochrie. The soil was so poor that it had to be manufactured using municipal compost & rock dust, a quarrying by-product, 4:1 by volume. Of his visit there in late July, he comments “there were large & tasty strwaberries, the garden was in full bloom…amazing to see such a healthy, productive garden in such a hostile location”. The rock dust came from basalt quarries and is a quarrying waste product known as ‘quarry fines’. Analysis by the SEER Center showed around 70 minerals present and is the best rock to use, although any source of volcanic rock is acceptable.

THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING….

Colin tried this method (1 bucket rock dust to 1 barrow of compost) on his own thin-soiled, newly acquired, garden in Derbyshire, building raised beds of the mixture. To his delight, the resultant crops were strong, healthy, disease-free, with no sign of beans blackfly all the summer. He states that other research has shown that the effect builds up over the years and is looking forward to years 2 & 3 with interest. As I regularly suffer from broadbean black spot & aphid damage, I shall try this method as soon as I can!

Bird Control For Yards And Gardens}

Submitted by: Alex Kecskes

While it’s nice to have rows of flowers in the garden, it’s not so nice to watch flocks of birds destroy your hard work. Without effective bird control, pest birds such as sparrows, swallows, pigeons and crows can and will invade your yard or garden to feed themselves and their young. Blackbirds, starlings, and robins will waste no time yanking out tasty corn seedlings, or chewing into ripening cherries, peaches and blueberries. They also won’t hesitate to crater your lawn while they dig for bugs.

Depending on the weather and the surrounding food supply, birds will have a field day in your garden. In dry years, for example, birds will eat many different fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes and melons. In the absence of bird control, some birds can quickly wipe out an entire berry patch or grain field, aggressively attacking a particular crop they happen to fancy.

And as much as we love to hear them sing, even songbirds will attack your garden at various times of the year. These birds will go after broccoli, corn, green peas, snap peas, apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries and strawberries. You’ll know you have a problem if patches of young seedlings completely disappear, or the tops of your young plants are chewed off, or if you notice bites taken out of the berries as they ripen.

Time to Defend your Garden!

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You don’t have to resort to poisons, firearms or deadly traps to keep birds out of your garden. Today, you can avail yourself of many highly effective and humane bird control measures. Some of the more popular approaches are listed below:

Bird Sonic Systems

These handy devices strike fear in birds’ hearts but they won’t harm a feather on their little bodies. Unlike “loud bang” noisemakers that only scare birds temporarily and do nothing to prevent them from returning, Sonic Bird Deterrents offer an effective solution. They broadcast predator and distress calls that make pest birds feel threatened. They recreate the sounds of Peregrine falcons defending their territory (very scary if you’re a pigeon); or they imitate predator hawks screeching and gulls under attack (equally frightening if you’re a starling or seagull). These sounds persuade birds to leave post haste. The best sonic bird deterrents can be programmed to emit distress and predator calls day and night. It is suggested to continually alter the frequency, timing and intensity of their sounds, which prevents birds from becoming too accustomed to the threat.

Hawk Decoys

No bird likes to eat while a predator is watching. Fortunately, most birds have a natural fear of hawks, which hunt during the day–the time most birds like to feed. Hawk Decoys work quite well in gardens. They’re easy to mount and display, and the better designed ones look very real. Made of heavy duty plastic, quality hawk decoys are weather- and water-resistant. They can be hung from rafters or overhangs, or simply placed anywhere your garden is being threatened by pest birds. Some decoys are hollow, so you can fill them with sand for added stability.

Bird Netting

If they can’t get at your garden, they can’t eat or destroy it. Bird netting uses the exclusion principle of bird control to humanely deter birds from your garden. To stop a full variety of birds, bird netting now comes in many types and mesh sizes.

One type of bird netting that’s ideal for protecting gardens is Ultra Net. This low-profile netting is designed to keep pest birds away from fruit trees, bushes and gardens. The lightweight netting is constructed of tough, U.V.-protected polypropylene, yet it blends in aesthetically with its surroundings. Ultra Net comes in 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-inch mesh sizes and is available in bulk rolls or pieces to suit a specific area requirement. The netting has been widely used to stop pigeons, swallows, crows, gulls and sparrows from invading and destroying gardens and trees.

Setting up an Ultra Net barrier is quite simple. If you want to protect your vegetable gardens, wrap individual plants in netting or suspend the netting around the entire garden area to lock out pest birds. For blueberry bushes and grape vines, suspend the netting about six inches over the bush or vine. This will prevent pest birds from perching on the net and eating fruit through the mesh. Another way to suspend Ultra Net is to attach it to a series of poles surrounding the perimeter. To protect fruit trees, cut the netting one-foot wider than the diameter of the tree’s crown and secure the netting with twine, zip ties or hog rings.

Scarecrows

For gardens and yards, there’s one high-tech bird control device you simply can’t overlook–the Scarecrow. Basically a motion-activated sprinkler, no pest bird alive will ever stand up to its intimidating yet harmless deterrence. Any bird that dares to wander within its radius of protection (approx. 25 fee out and 35 feet wide) will trigger a motion-activated and very sobering blast of water. Perfect for gardens, backyards, pools, spas and other outdoor areas, Scarecrows get the job done. The sudden water spray, realistic moving bird head, and sprinkler sound combine to create one effective bird control deterrent. Best of all, the Scarecrow is both an energy and water miser, protecting your garden day and night for up to 6 months (or 3000+ activations) on one 9-volt battery.

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Denny’s Super Bowl free ‘Grand Slam Breakfast’ brings 2 million diners

Friday, February 6, 2009

Denny’s 1,600 chain restaurants across North America, Puerto Rico and Canada, were slammed for eight hours Tuesday with hungry patrons standing on sidewalks for nearly two hours to take advantage of the $5.99 “Grand Slam Breakfast” giveaway.

Denny’s, a dining chain with annual revenue of about $900 million, has advertised in a TV commercial Sunday during the Super Bowl XLIII that it would give away its signature breakfast from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. local time Tuesday, at all its restaurants in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, while supplies lasted.

Denny’s Diner has promoted the iconic dish giveaway heavily, with a bold 30-second appeal ad that aired during the third quarter of the Super Bowl 43 on Sunday, plus another 15-second ad during the post-game show, offering a free breakfast to some 90 million viewers. In addition, it has placed a full-page ad in USA Today‘s Monday edition. The promotion was further announced on The Today Show and notices were also sent out to the chain’s “Denny’s Breakfast Club” members.

The NBC ad, which was bought to unveil a new promotion for customers squeezed by the recession, may have cost as much as $3 million, said Nelson Marchioli, CEO of Denny’s Corp. Super Bowl XLIII’s 30-second commercial time slot costs $2.4 million–$3 million for the airtime alone, excluding production and talent costs.

The game was televised live by the US NBC Sunday Night Football and Canada’s CTV Television Network. BayTSP has reported that, “as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, commercials that initially aired during NBC’s Super Bowl XLIII broadcast subsequently had been watched online more than 28 million times.”

“The promotion has a total cost of $5 million U.S., which includes $3 million for the commercial on NBC,” said a Denny’s spokesman, noting also that the company received about $50 million in news coverage, most of which was positive. According to a Denny’s representative, two million people walked through the restaurant chains’ doors Tuesday, and each Denny’s restaurant served an average of 130 Grand Slams per hour.

With the “Denny’s Feeds America” promotion, the company has reported 14 million hits on its Web site between Sunday night and Monday morning. Denny’s shares rose 6 cents, or 3.1 percent, to $1.98 in afternoon trading. The stock has traded in a range of $1.18 to $4.10 over the past 52 weeks.

“Denny’s free Grand Slam” has ranked in the top 10 Google searches early Tuesday and fell to No. 18 by the end of the promotion, while “denny s locations” was #9 on Google Trends, which tracks fast-rising searches. It has also held spots No. 1 (Denny’s) and 7 (Grand Slam) on Twitter‘s trending topics. It has generated much chat on Twitter, garnering 1,700 tweets on Tuesday, compared with its average of 59. Doritos, winner of the USA TODAY survey for best Super Bowl spot ad, had 933 mentions after reaching a peak of almost 3,300.

The idea of the TV ad was to get people to come in and re-evaluate Denny’s Diner. “A lot of people have forgotten what Denny’s is, or they think they know, while we’ve come out with a whole lot of new products. We felt like we needed to jump start the brand,” Denny’s Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Mark Chmiel said.

“We’re celebrating the Grand Slam this year,” Chmiel said. According to the company’s financial data, on January 15 Denny’s reported systemwide comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter were down 6.1 percent, compared to a 0.2 percent decline from the same period in 2007.

According to Robert Gonzalez, public relations company Hill & Knowlton spokesman, Denny’s has expected at least 2 million people to eat a free Grand Slam by the end of the promotion. “Every restaurant is packed with people and lines,” Gonzalez said. “Everything today is about fast. People are on the go, and they’re eating fast food. It’s cutting into sit-down dining,” he added.

“Each of the more than 1,500 Denny’s were planning to make about 100 Grand Slams an hour,” Denny’s spokeswoman Cori Rice said. It had predicted it will have served about 1,400 people per location, more than five times the normal volume. “Grand Slam Breakfast” is a four-item option on its menu, consisting of two pancakes, two eggs, two strips of bacon and two sausage links. It weighs in at 44 grams of fat, 56 carbohydrates and 770 calories.

Nationwide, Denny’s expected to sell about 2 million Grand Slams — about 15 percent of the annual tally. According to Mark Chmiel, chief marketing operator and executive vice president, the diner chain has reported approximately 2 million meals worth more than $12 million were given away nationwide and each Denny’s restaurant served an average of 130 Grand Slams per hour. It estimated it has earned about $50 million worth of public relations following the free Grand Slam campaign, Chmiel said.

The company is also experimenting with a Grand Slam Burrito and also has introduced for this year, a Grand Slamwich, which includes eggs, bacon, sausage and cheese between two slices of bread, with a teaspoon serving. “It already has shown strong consumer appeal,” said Chmiel. The company has received flood of e-mails and letters proving the positive impact of the Grand Slam campaign and commercials on its customers.

Chmiel also announced he’s planning a third major promotion in this year’s third quarter, which happens to include another major sporting event, the World Series. “That’s one we’re definitely looking at,” he said.

Jobless Paris Winslow of downtown San Francisco, California has joined the long line which stretched from the front door on Mission Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, to the corner of Fourth and up the block. “The economy is getting kind of scary. This line looks like those pictures of soup kitchen lines during the 1929 Great Depression,” Winslow said.

“I came all the way from San Francisco for a free $6 meal, Isn’t that pathetic? A year ago, I never would have done this. These days I’m willing to put my ego on the back burner,” said Stephen Weller, a jobless contractor who waited with his dog, Emmett. California Denny’s restaurant managers have issued rain checks (for free chilled meals, as security backed by actual bacon) to anyone who failed to get in by the 2 p.m. deadline.

A big eater could also “Slam It Up” by adding any two additional items for 99 cents each to their meal. Customers on Tuesday were also handed “bounceback” coupon books that include offers for additional free menu items with purchases. Chicago Tribune reporter Kevin Pang has eaten five free Grand Slams on Tuesday at five different Denny’s Diners in four hours. He claims to have consumed 4,100 calories at Harwood Heights, 5:36 a.m, at Schiller Park, 6:22 a.m., at Franklin Park, 7:08 a.m., at Melrose Park, 7:41 a.m. and at Grand Slam No. 5 Oak Park, 8:57 a.m.

“The Grand Slam has always been a Denny’s favorite. This free offer is our way of reacquainting America with Denny’s real breakfast and with the Denny’s brand,” Denny’s CEO Nelson Marchioli said in a statement. In 1977s, the Grand Slam started as a baseball-related promotion in Atlanta, Georgia. Its normal price averages around $5.99. Marchioli said the event was also a way to kick-off its “Year of the Grand Slam” promotion. Denny’s claimed it has sold 12.5 million Grand Slams a year.

“The economy’s tough and people are jumping all the way to fast food to try to figure it out. We all use fast food, whether it’s for time or convenience or for money. But you can go to Denny’s and you don’t have to give up a real breakfast and that was the whole focus of our commercial,” Marchioli explained. McDonald’s (MCD, Fortune 500) has done well during this economic meltdown since the global recession pushes people toward less expensive dining options.

McDonald’s has announced plans Wednesday to open 175 new restaurants in China this year despite the global economic crisis, thereby increasing the number of outlets in China by 17 percent, from 1,050 currently. Last month, McDonald’s 2008 net profit has risen 80 percent from 2007 to 4.3 billion dollars.

Marchioli has also introduced Denny’s $4 Weekday Express Slam, which is a streamlined version of the Grand Slam. “I want to take back share. For too long, we have allowed others to take share, whether it was Starbucks or McDonald’s. They’re fine competitors and I don’t expect to take all their business from them, but I’d like a little bit back,” Marchioli noted.

According to Rafi Mohammed, author of “The Art of Pricing,” people love free. “It triggers a Pavlovian response in people,” said Mohammed. If Pavlov’s dogs salivate when a bell rings, Denny’s free Grand Slam breakfast has attracted 2 million hungry customers. “I believe free maximizes trial and doesn’t devalue a product as long as it is a rare event. Aside from the cost, the major downside is that it attracts customers who truly have no intention of coming back,” he added.

According to University of Portland consumer psychology professor Deana Julka, people flock to free promotions amid just a few dollars saving because there’s nothing in life for free. “So when there’s something out there that costs nothing, it creates a psychological rush. Especially in these times when people feel overtaxed or overburden, there’s an internal reward people feel by getting something for free,” she said. “It’s being thrifty and feeling like you beat the system. Free really hits the spot for a lot of people,” Julka added.

“Free is an emotional hot button. When free is concerned, there is no downside – or, at least, we don’t see the downside immediately. So we overvalue everything that is free. People love free stuff, particularly when money’s tight,” said Dan Ariely, a business professor at Duke University, author of “Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.”

Experts, however, explained these moves need to be done sparingly, since giveaways can teeter in the balance between desperation and a well designed marketing ploy. “Giving your product away for free is not worth it because it undermines your brand value,” said branding expert Rob Frankel, saying people are attached to the idea of it being free, than the actual product itself.

Free giveaways are not anything new in the food industry. “It just feels good when you can get something for free and not have to worry about it coming out of your wallet,” Frankel noted. Dunkin’ Donuts and Panera Bread all have had free coffee and food promos last year. “In November, Starbucks gave away free cup of coffee to anyone who came in on Election Day. Have you taken a look at how Starbucks is doing now?” Last week it has announced it would shut down 300 stores, in addition to the 600 it already planned to close.

On February 24, IHOP will be offering a free shortstack to every customer to encourage donations (in place of the cost) for Childrens Miracle Network. The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is a United States-based restaurant chain that specializes in breakfast foods and is owned by DineEquity. The chain had more than 1950 restaurants in all 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and Mexico. Since 2006, IHOP’s National Pancake Day celebration has raised over $1.85 million. In 2008, over 1.5 million pancakes (12 miles high if they were stacked) were given to customers for donations.

Denny’s (“Denny’s Diner”) is a full-service diner/family restaurant chain in the United States. It operates over 2,500 restaurants in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Curaçao, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand). The resto chain is known for always being open, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert around the clock.

Today, Denny’s operates about 1,600 restaurants in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. There are also about 578 Denny’s restaurants in Japan operated under a license by a subsidiary of Seven & I Holdings, seven Denny’s locations in New Zealand, and approximately 38 Denny’s diners in the United States. Denny’s headquarters is now located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, headquarters of the parent company Trans World Corporation that acquired Denny’s in 1987.

Denny’s was historically notable for offering a free meal to anyone on their birthday. The offer included a limited number of meal options from a special birthday menu. The promotional ritual ceased in 1993, though occasionally individual franchises will continue the tradition.

In 2008, Denny’s has ceased to be in the ranks among the top diner chains in the $83 billion breakfast market, whose top five firms — McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Burger King and IHOP — accounted for 22 percent of the volume. “A lot of consumers have written Denny’s off their let’s-go-there list,” said Ron Paul, president of Technomic, a consulting firm.

Super Bowl XLIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers (15–4) and the National Football Conference champion Arizona Cardinals (12–8) to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2008 NFL season. It was played on February 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadiumin Tampa, Florida. It has an attendance of 70,774 and 98.7 million viewers. Pittsburgh earned its sixth Super Bowl win, thus securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins.

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Can’t Sell House In Shropshire

Submitted by: Andy Urly

There are many different reasons why people try and sell their home. It could be that you are in financial difficulty, want to move up the property ladder, are relocating due to work or lifestyle, are separating from or divorcing your partner or it could be that you simply want a new home for you and your family. However, it s not as easy as putting your home on the market and waiting for a buyer to come along. Many people find that they can t sell their home, especially in today s property market as lending is much more difficult to achieve. If you are unable to sell your home there could be a number of reasons for this.

Selling a home is now much trickier than it was a few years ago, especially if you want to sell your home fast. The property market isn t as buoyant as it previously has been in recent years, and there are less buyers out there. Banks and building societies have a much stricter lending criteria following the economic crisis in 2009, and so there are less first time buyers out there setting off property chains. This has had a severe effect and so people are struggling to get a quick sale.

However, don t be disheartened. Even if the property market is facing tough times, homes that are well presented and realistically priced are still selling. The market isn t dead and it s just a case of making the most of your property and choosing a good agent to sell your property for you.

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If you have been on the market for some time, make sure that you listen to feedback from people who have been to your home for a viewing. Although you can t do much about the location or size of the property, you can change other aspects such as the d cor, price and sale conditions. If your home is not priced realistically, then this will delay the sale considerably. If it s priced out of the market you won t get people through the door and if it s too low then people will think there is something wrong with it. Take advice from an experienced agent and make sure you do your research to see what price other similar properties are selling for.

Make sure that the property is presented properly and that you spend some money on repairs and redecoration if required. Often people don t want to have to spend money on a home they have just bought. Also ensure it is clutter free, clean, tidy and welcoming. Make sure you use lighting and mirrors to create a sense of space and help viewers envisage their belongings in the home. Use neutral colours, plants and rugs to make the home attractive.

Find a really good estate agent. Do your research, get recommendations and make sure that they are friendly, trustworthy, passionate and knowledgeable. If you are unhappy with their service make sure you talk to them about it and check the contract so that you aren t tied in for more than a few months at a time. Make sure you are paying a reasonable fee and that they are going to use the Internet, newspapers and advertising boards to market your home effectively.

Finally, you could consider selling your home privately to a specialist company that buys homes fast for a good price. This way you could sell your house fast without the hassle of dealing with estate agents, legal fees and estate agent fees. You will often sell your home quicker this way, but make sure you find a reliable and legitimate company, one who could provide you with repossession help should be be needed. Fourth, you need the best agent you can find. The agent needs to be honest, friendly, trustworthy, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A bad agent who is not interested in selling your home won t do you justice so it s a good idea to first pose as a buyer and see which agent seems the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

If you follow these tips you should be able to sell your home in no time, even in a competitive market.

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Choosing The Proper Forex Trading Courses

Submitted by: Paul Hamilton

For a new Forex trader, the complexities of the Forex market can really be daunting with its own terminologies and its conventions. For example, currencies traded on the Forex market are denoted in terms of pairs with symbols like EUR/USD or GBP/USD. If novice Forex traders are unfamiliar with terms like this, they will not be able to trade properly at all. Nevertheless, over the past few years as more and more retail investors venture into the Forex market, there is also a simultaneous growth in the education industry for the Forex market. Today, there is a proliferation of websites on the internet that are solely dedicated to educating newcomers to the Forex market. Some are totally useless while others are informative making the task of selecting the right Forex course as challenging as trading Forex.

Irrespective of the confusions that arose from the myriad of websites offering Forex trading courses, novice traders cannot avoid the need to educate themselves about the current trends and techniques used in the Forex market in order to trade profitably. A Forex trader can only advance his level of skill in stages and there are basically five stages of skill levels that he has to go through. As a beginner, he will initially learn the basics of Forex trading and trade virtually with a demo account to get the feel and some experiences about Forex trading.

The next two stages of the Forex trader skill advancement are the advanced beginner level and competent trader level stages. He will move from trading with virtual money to trading with real money and trying to establish a positive return. The last two stages involve being a proficient trader and being an expert trader. Here, a trader will rely on his own expertise to decide when to execute a trade until he reaches a level that all these tasks become a second instinct.

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Some of the guidelines that can help a beginner select the correct Forex trading courses is by looking at the following criteria:

The Quality of content

Value for Money

The effectiveness of the Forex trading course

The Feedbacks from other traders that had undergone the course

In addition to the above criteria, beginners should always bear in mind that nothing is free in this world. Although the internet is full of free information, at the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Free information will be always be at the value it stand for. Then again, the most expensive doesn t necessarily mean it is also the best. A $10,000 Forex seminar could actually be delivering less information than a $25 dollar book. This is due to the fact a substantial amount of money that you paid for could be used for marketing rather than the paying for the cost of the content.

How successful you in Forex trading will depend a lot on your judgment. Likewise, choosing a good Forex trading course will also require the same approach. And the fact is, good judgment can only be derived from experiences.

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Ten April Fool’s pranks of 2009

Friday, April 3, 2009

April Fools’ Day pranks harmlessly pervaded worldwide again this year. Media outlets and internet sites have joined family, office workers, and friends to provide a wide variety of practical jokes. Ireland, France, and the United States celebrate April Fools all day, whereas a few countries celebrate jokes only until noon such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa.

Car and Driver claimed that GM and Chrysler were ordered out of NASCAR by the White House by the end of 2009 in order to receive any more government loans. There are press releases about this short-lived prank which received controversial feedback.

The Swiss Tourism Board has announced that volunteers were desperately needed, The Association of Mountain Cleaners “makes sure that our holiday guests can always enjoy perfect mountains. Using brooms, brushes, water and muscle power, they clean the rocks of any bird droppings.”

This year Gmail produced a new autopilot feature for April 1, 2009 which can read your email and automatically respond to every message.

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BMW released its new Magnetic Tow Technology which allows your BMW to magnetically attach to the vehicle ahead of you. This enhanced technology allows the driver to remove their foot from the gas pedal and turn off the motor.

The Guardian proposed its move to Twitter, which would allow the newspaper to fit its article content into 140 character messages or “tweets”. Included in this venture was the archiving of past events reported by The Guardian, such as, “1927 OMG first successful transatlantic air flight wow, pretty cool! Boring day otherwise *sigh*”

Google’s technological break through for April Fool’s Day was CADIE, (Cognitive Autoheuristic Distributed-Intelligence Entity). By extracting internet search patterns combined with Brain Search, a part of CADIE technology, Google can now search your thoughts and memories.

Wikipedia even fooled Fox News who claimed that “every item on the home page of the user-generated site Wikipedia is fake. The featured Wikipedia article regaled the “Museum of Bad Art” in Boston.” However, each item on the main page was based on reality — even news articles such as NASA reports a shower of diamonds over the Republic of Sudan, which was based on a meteorite which passed over Sudan whose fragments did reveal diamonds upon discovery.

The Conficker Internet worm had been in the news warning of a worst case scenario when computers worldwide would be affected by the virus. Even the chief security adviser for Microsoft, Ed Gibson, didn’t want to make any predictions about what would happen. Experts just knew that it was set to go off on April 1. Several anomalous happenings were attributed to Conficker including Leroy “Mac” MacElrie who claimed to be the programmer of the Conficker worm and turned himself in to police.

Hotels.com ran an advertisement offering hotel room bookings on the moon which would be offered on European websites starting at £800 a night.

Qualcomm ingeniously revealed a new wireless networking technology called wireless convergence. Making use of the flight patterns of pigeons. They then use innovative solutions to converge the birds with wolves to protect the internal improvements.

Media outlets were not the only ones pulling pranks. Gaming websites across the internet Blizzard, Joystiq, and affiliates posted reviews and announcements of games with tongue in cheek. YouTube offered viewers a unique April Fool’s experience as videos were offered upside down. In Ireland, U2 fans received a U2opia concert on a shopping centre roof top concert rather than the real thing.

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4 Types Of Mining And Quarry Equipment

4 Types of Mining and Quarry Equipment

by

Dominic S Macias

You\’ve surveyed the land, spent hours of painstaking research planning the process, and now you are ready to take your mining to the next level. The next phase of the journey will involve the proper equipment. There are several different types of equipment that go into mining. This article will cover some different types of mining equipment to get you started; and if you\’ve already started, it will provide you with valuable knowledge to upgrade your equipment in the future.

Vibrating Feeder

A vibrating feeder is a type of linear direction feeding equipment. Vibrating feeders are widely used in mining and quarry operations and offer several features. Its features include smooth vibrating, dependable operation, and lengthy service life; most importantly, vibrating feeders are suitable for feeding. It consists of a vibrating frame, vibrator, spring, motor vibrating device and motor. The motor causes the vibrating feeder\’s shafts to rotate, which produces massive power and forces the feeder to vibrate. As the feeder vibrates, materials pass through its funnel and are screened. Common feeder applications include chemicals, minerals, coal, aggregates, and industrial materials.

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Permanent and Self Cleaning Magnets

Both permanent and self cleaning magnets can be used on conveyor belts. A permanent magnet is built from a material that is magnetized and creates its own constant magnetic field. Permanent magnetic separators are used on conveyor belts when only limited levels of ferrous metals are expected to pass through. Self cleaning magnets are based on the technology of permanent and electro magnets. The purpose of self cleaning magnetic separators is to automatically remove and separate metallic and non metallic materials.

Forklifts

A forklift is an essential piece of equipment to any mining operation. Industrial forklifts can efficiently move mining supplies and material. Rough terrain forklifts can handle rugged conditions and still manage to perform well. With the standard attachments, a forklift can scoop, grip, pull, lift, scrape, clean, and load almost anything on a mine. Forklifts are extremely versatile and will increase the efficiency of your mining process.

Earthmoving and Construction Equipment

Earthmoving and construction equipment are essential to any mining or quarry operation. This equipment is often used in construction, turf, and excavation work. Examples of earthmoving and construction equipment include: backhoes, bulldozers, and dumpers. A backhoe loader is used for a wide range of jobs including excavating or breaking asphalt. A backhoe loader is a tractor with an arm linking a bucket to the front and a second arm attaching a backhoe in the rear. One benefit of a backhoe loader is that it is fairly small and versatile. A bulldozer is used to push heavy loads like sand from a demolished structure. It is usually much larger than a backhoe loader. A dumper is also designed to carry heavy loads, but these loads are usually in smaller quantities than those of a bulldozer. Backhoes, bulldozers, and dumpers are three types of earthmoving equipment that are critical to the success and efficiency of a mining or construction project.

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Is Beauty School Right For You?

byAlma Abell

No matter if you have just graduated from high school, or thinking about a career change later in your life, selecting the career path that is right for you is an extremely important decision. If you have started thinking about attending one of the Beauty Schools in Chicago, there are quite a few things to consider in order to determine if it is the right fit for your needs.

Questions to Ask Yourself

There are a number of questions you should consider when you are thinking about attending beauty school. It is important to answer these questions as honestly as possible in order to find out if it is right for you.

* Do you like working with others? Are you comfortable touching other people?* Do you enjoy working with your hands? Can you work for long periods of time on your feet?* Are you social and do you enjoy meeting people and having conversations?* Are you comfortable providing tactful and honest opinions and feedback?* Do you like keeping up with the latest fashion and style trends?* Are you motivated to meet your goals?

If you have answered in the affirmative to most or all of the questions, then there is a good chance that beauty school is right for you.

Is Beauty School Easier than Traditional Colleges?

Most people say that if you are really passionate about something, then studying it will come much more naturally and much easier than something that is less relevant or interesting. However, cosmetology is far from being a cakewalk or something you can take lightly. The esthetics, cosmetology and beauty trade system require dedicated, ambitious and motivated individuals who enjoy working hands-on with their clients. If this is you, then going to beauty school may be the ideal solution.

If you are truly passionate about beauty school, there is a good chance that cosmetology will come much easier to you. You have to attend classes, learn concepts and utilize the hands-on guided lessons offered by this type of education in order to be successful.

It is important to realize that beauty school is not just about makeup and hair. You are going to learn a large number of valuable skills about chemistry, running a business, body systems, decontamination and even infection control. You must be dedicated to being successful in order to benefit from beauty school. Considering the things here will help you decide whether or not beauty school is really the right option for you.

If you are considering enrolling in one of the Beauty Schools Chicago, visit the site www.msroberts-academy.com for more information.

Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

The Iranian police forces have faced criticism from Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrudi, the head of the judiciary who was appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for their re-invigorated campaign to do away with un-Islamic dress.

Ayatollah Shahroudi proclaimed, “Tough measures on social problems will backfire and have counter-productive effects.” Others have, of course, made it clear that un-Islamic dress can lead to moral corruption, engender innumerable vices, and hurt the Islamic character of the nation.

Some believe that no one had any issue with the creation of an Islamic atmosphere. The core of the matter revolves around the implementation of the Islamic dress code; additionally, heavy-handed measures should be shunned. For instance, Mehdi Ahmadi, information head of Tehran’s police, told Al Jazeera: “Some citizens may complain about the way the law is being enforced but they all agree with the plan itself.”

According to one student, “You simply can’t tell people what to wear. They don’t understand that use of force only brings hatred towards them, not love.” Nevertheless, Hojatoll-Islam Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi, Iran’s interior minister who is in charge of policing, prognosticated positive feedback from the populace when he said, “People are unhappy with the social and moral status of the society. They expect that the fight against social insecurity be properly implemented.” Thus, Hujjat al-Islam Pour-Mohammadi re-iterated the necessity of proper implementation and methodology towards the restoration of morality in the Islamic Republic. Islamic officials and religious people affirm that this is indispensable to promote righteousness, curb sin, and bring open sinners to justice.

Following the Islamic Revolution in 1979, hijab became mandatory in Iran for every woman including foreigners after over 98% of citizens voted for an Islamic government. Women may face caning up to 74 strokes for failing to observe hijab. In this recent crackdown, the authorities have arrested many citizens throughout the country. Not only have women been taken into custody for their hair being uncovered on their foreheads and tight clothes that show body shapes, For men they need to cover from knee to their waist as according to Sharia. Even a foreign journalist was detained because the photograph on her press card was indecent.

It has not been clear whence the directive for the re-newed clampdown emanated. Some have blamed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad while Gholam Hossein Elham, the government spokesman, stated to reporters, “The police work as agents of the judiciary to confront crimes. The government as an executive body does not interfere in the affairs of the judiciary.” The following pre-election speech seems to corroborate this latter statement:

“ In reality, is the problem of our people the shape of the hair of our children? Let our children arrange their hair any way they wish. It doesn’t concern me and you. Let you and me overhaul the basic problems of the nation. The government should fix the economy of the nation and improve its atmosphere…[It should] better psychological security and support the people. People have variegated tastes. As if now the arch obstacle of our nation is the arrangement of our kids’ hair and the government disallowing them <He chuckles>. Is this the government’s responsibility? Is this the people’s merit? In actuality, this is the denigration of our people. Why do you underestimate and belittle the people? It is the real issue of our nation that one of our daughters donned a certain dress? Is this the issue of our nation and the problem of our nation? ”
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